Our work is aimed at ensuring the rules governing the sports and active sector are fit for purpose and enable the industry to thrive. We strive to ensure the importance of the role played by the industry is recognised by policymakers and the media, and that consumer safety remains paramount.

our core policy areas

Food & nutrition
Sustainability
EU-UK trade relations
Compliance & Inadvertent doping

Background

 

ESSNA helps its members stay abreast of changes in EU, UK and Member States’ legislation. We also proactively work with our members to influence legislation that might impact them.

Some of the key policy developments on our radar include:

  • Mandatory, EU-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling and nutrient profiles to restrict health and nutrition claims 
  • Maximum permitted levels for vitamins and minerals (MPLs) added to foods and food supplements
  • Ingredients-specific legislation, for instance on additives, enzymes and flavourings 
  • Novel foods and their application in the sports nutrition industry
  • Health and nutrition claims 
  • Packaging and packaging waste 
  • Food contact materials
  • Sustainable and transparent sourcing
  • Green claims and greenwashing
  • ESG reporting 

how does ESSNA support 
its membership

If you have a question or concern about the impact of these issues or other developments, or wish to learn more about how ESSNA supports its members, please get in touch.